At least 3 MLB games postponed amid Marlins’ virus outbreak
Twelve Miami players and two members of the coaching staff have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus in Philadelphia, prompting the MLB to postpone their Monday night game.
Twelve Miami players and two members of the coaching staff have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus in Philadelphia, prompting the MLB to postpone their Monday night game.
Price of gold increases past previous record, nearing $2,000 per ounce
The price of gold hit a record high Monday. Uncertainty over COVID-19 infection rates and job losses has been pushing investors to move their money into something safer.
The price of gold hit a record high Monday. Uncertainty over COVID-19 infection rates and job losses has been pushing investors to move their money into something safer.
Manatee County leaders vote to require masks in public, with exceptions
After voting last month against requiring masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Manatee County commissioners decided to give the topic another look.
After voting last month against requiring masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Manatee County commissioners decided to give the topic another look.
Vice president attends announcement of coronavirus vaccine trials at University of Miami
Underscoring the importance of Florida in the upcoming election, Vice President Mike Pence visited the University of Miami on Monday to announce the school is participating in a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a coronavirus vaccine.
Underscoring the importance of Florida in the upcoming election, Vice President Mike Pence visited the University of Miami on Monday to announce the school is participating in a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a coronavirus vaccine.
Florida man arrested for allegedly using COVID-19 small business aid money to buy Lamborghini
A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself.
A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself.
About half of parents decide to send kids back to schools in Tampa Bay area
Parents in three Tampa Bay school districts faced a tough decision Monday: send their kids back into the classroom or choose a form of virtual distance learning.
Parents in three Tampa Bay school districts faced a tough decision Monday: send their kids back into the classroom or choose a form of virtual distance learning.
Salmonella outbreak hits 23 states, source unknown: CDC
The CDC said a specific food item, grocery store or restaurant chain had not yet been identified as the source of infections.
The CDC said a specific food item, grocery store or restaurant chain had not yet been identified as the source of infections.
Sarasota Humane Society holds virtual summer camps
With many summer camps canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society of Sarasota County decided to go virtual.
With many summer camps canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society of Sarasota County decided to go virtual.
More payments, extended benefits: Inside the GOP's COVID stimulus proposal
The framework is expected to extend — but reduce substantially — just-expired expanded unemployment benefits, send a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus check to American adults earning less than $75,000 in August and funnel tens of billions of dollars in aid to schools and universities.
The framework is expected to extend — but reduce substantially — just-expired expanded unemployment benefits, send a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus check to American adults earning less than $75,000 in August and funnel tens of billions of dollars in aid to schools and universities.
Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers
The world's biggest COVID-19 vaccine test got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers.
The world's biggest COVID-19 vaccine test got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers.
Dr. Anthony Fauci of the White House Coronavirus Task Force is getting his own bobblehead
Portions of bobblehead sales will go to the American Hospital Organization's 100 Million Mask Challenge.
Portions of bobblehead sales will go to the American Hospital Organization's 100 Million Mask Challenge.
$600 weekly unemployment benefit ends, but will it be extended? Here’s what you need to know
The $600 weekly boost in jobless aid that millions of people have received since early in the pandemic is set to expire.
The $600 weekly boost in jobless aid that millions of people have received since early in the pandemic is set to expire.
Florida's COVID-19 cases top 430,000 in Monday's report; 77 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,892 since Sunday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 432,747.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,892 since Sunday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 432,747.
Robert O’Brien, Trump’s national security adviser, tests positive for COVID-19
Robert O’Brien is the highest-ranking Trump administration official known to have tested positive.
Robert O’Brien is the highest-ranking Trump administration official known to have tested positive.
Alameda County sheriff's technician who died of COVID-19 leaves behind 13 grandchildren
Valerie Leon had just come home from a road trip and had a high-risk job. The beloved employee leaves behind three sons and 13 grandchildren.
Valerie Leon had just come home from a road trip and had a high-risk job. The beloved employee leaves behind three sons and 13 grandchildren.
South Florida police officer dies from complications related to COVID-19, chief says
The Lauderhill Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, after one of their fellow officers died after a battle with the coronavirus.
The Lauderhill Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, after one of their fellow officers died after a battle with the coronavirus.
Workers praise Disney's virus safety, but will visitors come?
Every week, it seems, Kaila Barker, her husband and their five children change their minds about whether to travel from their home in Connecticut to Florida’s Walt Disney World as planned in September.
Every week, it seems, Kaila Barker, her husband and their five children change their minds about whether to travel from their home in Connecticut to Florida’s Walt Disney World as planned in September.
Trump says he won’t throw first pitch at Yankees game
President Donald Trump won’t throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium next month after all.
President Donald Trump won’t throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium next month after all.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital expands COVID-19 clinical trial to outpatients
With a little more than two weeks of trials under their belt, doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital say their dual-action antibody treatment is ready for the next phase.
With a little more than two weeks of trials under their belt, doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital say their dual-action antibody treatment is ready for the next phase.
Blood test identifies which coronavirus patients may be helped or harmed by steroid treatment
A simple blood test may identify which coronavirus patients may be helped by steroid treatments and which ones may actually be harmed by using them in the initial treatment of the disease.
A simple blood test may identify which coronavirus patients may be helped by steroid treatments and which ones may actually be harmed by using them in the initial treatment of the disease.